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nature, as in this case, is productive of results 

 when all else fails. 



One very important factor in the production 

 of strong, rugged pups that live, is good feeding. 

 Do not imagine that feeding dog biscuits to the 

 bitch in whelp will give good results, it will not ; 

 she needs meat and vegetables once a day. Bis- 

 cuits are all right as a supplementary food, but 

 that is all. Meat is the natural food for a dog, 

 and it is a wise kennel man that can improve on 

 nature. Be sure the meat is free from taint, 

 especially at this time and when the bitch is 

 nursing pups. The gastric juice of a dog's 

 stomach is a great germicide, but there is a 

 limit. 



Be certain the dogs have a plentiful supply of 

 good, pure water. This is of far more import- 

 ance than many people imagine. 



Do not administer drugs of any description 

 to your dogs, except in the case of a good 

 vermifuge, if they are harboring worms, and a 

 proper dose of castor oil if constipated. If the 

 dog at any time is sick, consult a good veterin- 

 ary accustomed to dogs, not one who has prac- 

 ticed entirely on horses or cows. If a bitch, at 

 the time of whelping, is much distressed and 

 can not proceed, get a veterinary and get him 

 quick. When the pups arrive, if all is well and 

 they are able to nurse, let them severelv alone. 



